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1 July 2013 THE NORFOLK KNIGHT Knights of Columbus Volume 34, No. 1 Norfolk, Virginia Council 367 The First Council In The South 1898 CoMING UP AT THE FIRST COUNCIL In The South July 14: July 17: July 20: July 31: Knights United at Mass at Christ the King Social Meeting / 500 Club Drawing In & Out Dinner/Dance Columbus Club Meeting Grand Knight s Message Brothers, Families, and Friends of Council 367: Summer greetings Brothers and all. Wow, is it really that time of year again? How time flies by when you are having fun! Hope this message finds each one of you doing well. The month of July marks both an end and a beginning for all of the Officers of Norfolk Council 367. As the New Fraternal year begins for , I must take time to thank the membership, officers, trustees, and family members for all the hard work, time, and dedication that directly supported all the activities and events that were successfully executed this past year. I would also like to pass on a very special thank you and a job very well done to Past Grand Knight John Squad Escuadra. Your leadership and dedication ensured that every event or activity held was a success. You and the other officers have set the bar high, but I believe that the incoming officers are up for the challenge. Thank you for all that you and the outgoing officers have done for this great Council. As we begin this new Fraternal year, I would like to say thank you to all the Brothers of Norfolk Council 367. You have entrusted me to lead this great Council and for that I am truly humbled and very thankful. I will give you 110% of my efforts and dedication to ensure that the Council continues to head in the right direction. I and the incoming officers are going to have a few mountains to climb but I am confident that we will persevere. One of the main initiatives we will be under taking will be cutting our membership numbers by dropping members that have not been active in the Council for many years and, with that, recruiting new members. So getting current members to participate in Council meetings, events, and activities becomes a priority. See Grand Knight s Message, Page 3 Pope Clears the Way for the Canonizations of John Paul II, John XXIII By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis signed a decree clearing the way for the canonization of Blessed John Paul II and has decided also to ask the world's cardinals to vote on the canonization of Blessed John XXIII, even in the absence of a miracle. After Pope Francis met July 5 with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, the Vatican published a list of decrees the pope approved related to Blessed John Paul's canonization and 11 other sainthood causes. Publishing the decrees, the Vatican also said, "The supreme pontiff approved the favorable votes of the ordinary session of the cardinal- and bishop-fathers regarding the canonization of Blessed John XXIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli) and has decided to convoke a consistory that will also involve the canonization of Blessed John Paul II." Normally, after a pope signs a decree recognizing the miracle needed for a canonization, the pope consults with cardinals around the world and calls a consistory -- a gathering attended by any cardinal who wants and is able to attend -- where those present voice their support for the pope's decision to proclaim a new saint. A date for a canonization ceremony is announced formally only during or immediately after the consistory. See Canonizations, Page 4 Knights of Columbus, Council 367 meetings are held the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of each month beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. The Norfolk Knight is published by and for the membership of Knights of Columbus, Norfolk, Va. Council 367. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of the Knights of Columbus. It is published monthly to inform the membership and auxiliary on issues of concern. The publication is posted on the Council s website at kofc367.org and can be mailed to members free of charge, upon request. Comments may be mailed to: Editor, 5201 Kennebeck Ave., Norfolk, VA

2 Knight of the Month This Brother Knight is a hard-charger and can be relied upon to get the job done. His common sense approach, good judgment, and problem solving skills were the catalyst to his successful term as the Vice President of the Columbus Club. He has stepped up to help with many of our monthly activities and signature events. His willingness to be available when he is needed has made him a valuable asset to the Council. It is Knights like him which keep Council 367 the top Council in Norfolk. It is my distinct pleasure to introduce the July 2013 Knight of the Month, Brother Charlie Prietz. Vivat Jesus, Steve Family of the Month This Family is deserving of our July Family of the Month honors. They are always willing to help no matter what the activity or event is. All you have to do is give them a call and they will be there. They have hosted Friday Night Socials, helped with preparing meals for special events, and strongly support all endeavors sponsored by Council 367. They are active members of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was also a key player for Council 367 in the KOVAR Fundraising campaign. Please help me in congratulating our July 2013 Family of the Month, Joe and Ellie Marasco. Vivat Jesus, Steve Grand Knight s Message, from Page 1 To be able to make this happen, myself, our Deputy Grand Knight Ron Schafer and our Membership Chairman Sean Meyers will need the help of every member of Norfolk Council 367. Everyone should set a personal goal of recruiting one new member for this Fraternal year. If we can all do this, then we should far exceed the State goal and make up for the dropped members. So let s get out there and do some recruiting! As for Council events, things will start off slowly but will quickly shift into high gear. The Friday Night Socials will be scaling down to every other Friday starting with the first Friday in August. So mark your calendars for August 2 and come out for good food and fellowship. If you are interested in hosting a Friday Night Social please contact our Worth Chancellor Rod Watson. Our Knights United at Mass Program continues on July 14 at the 8:30 a.m. Mass at Christ The King Catholic Church. I urge all members and their families to attend. Our Fabulous Family Breakfast will continue but due to another event (our Council In & Out), the July breakfast has been cancelled. We will resume on August 18, Speaking of the Council's In & Out Installation of Officers Banquet, it will be held on Saturday, July 20 in the main hall. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. For tickets to this formal event please see any Council Officer at a cost of $20.00 a person. Open Bar, Installation Ceremony, Dinner, Dancing, and Karaoke is the plan for the evening. Come out and show your support for your Grand Knight and Officers of the Council. I am looking forward to a rewarding Fraternal Year as your Grand Knight. I truly believe that with the help all my Brother Knights we will be able to accomplish the many tasks that we have planned or may encounter throughout the year. Thank you all for your anticipated support this coming year. God Bless to all and be safe. Vivat Jesus, Steven W. Kocurek Grand Knight God Bless America 3

3 Knights of Columbus Sets New Record for Charitable Contributions The Knights of Columbus set a new all-time record for charitable donations and service hours in The results of the K of C s Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending Dec. 31, 2012, indicate that record amounts of money and hours more than $167.5 million and 70 million hours were donated to charitable causes. The Knights financial contribution for the year grew by more than $9.4 million to $167,549,817. Contributions increased for the 13th consecutive year. The number of volunteer service hours also rose by nearly 64,000 hours from the 2011 total to 70,113,207 hours. At an average value of $22.14 per service hour as estimated by Independent Sector, the value of the Knights service hours last year exceeded $1.55 billion. Cumulative figures show that during the past decade the Knights of Columbus has donated $1.475 billion to charity and provided more than 673 million hours of volunteer service in support of charitable initiatives. Notable beneficiaries during the past year included Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, victims of natural disasters, local food banks, the economically disadvantaged and physically and intellectually disabled persons. Scholarships and educational support, as well as a variety of church and community projects were also prominent among the many initiatives sponsored by local K of C councils. The survey found that there were more than 420,000 K of C blood donations during The Knights of Columbus was among the first groups to recruit blood donors, with formal efforts dating back to Throughout its 131 years, the Knights of Columbus has always practiced charity as its first principle, said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. With so many people enduring great hardship, the Knights of Columbus is happy to help provide solutions to real people s problems through this great outpouring of charity by our members over the past year. Canonizations, from Page 1 The cardinals and archbishops who are members of the saints' congregation met at the Vatican July 2 and voted in favor of the pope recognizing as a miracle the healing of Floribeth Mora Diaz, a Costa Rican who was suffering from a brain aneurysm and recovered after prayers through the intercession of Blessed John Paul. The congregation members, according to news reports, also looked at the cause of Blessed John and voted to ask Pope Francis to canonize him without requiring a miracle. According to church rules -- established by the pope and subject to changes by him -- a miracle is needed after beatification to make a candidate eligible for canonization. Jesuit Father Paolo Molinari, the longtime head of the College of Postulators -- or promoters of sainthood causes -- has explained that in the sainthood process, miracles are "the confirmation by God of a judgment made by human beings" that the candidate really is in heaven. But, Father Molinari also has said that for decades theologians have explored the possibility that such a confirmation could come by means other than someone experiencing a physical healing. For instance, Blessed John Paul beatified Victoire Rasoamanarivo in Madagascar in 1989 after accepting as a miracle the case of a wind-swept brush fire stopping at the edge of a village whose inhabitants invoked her intercession. Announcing the decision about Blessed John's cause, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said the discussions about the need for miracles and what can be defined as an acceptable miracle continue. However, he said, the movement in the late pope's cause does not indicate a general change in church policy. The members of the Congregation for Saints' Causes "have expressed their hope, and the Holy Father has accepted it," Father Lombardi said. If Pope Francis "had any doubts, we wouldn't be here" announcing the consistory to approve Blessed John's canonization. "As we all know very well, John XXIII is a person beloved in the church. We are in the 50th anniversary year of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, which he convoked. And I think none of us has any doubts about John XXIII's virtues," the spokesman said. "So, the Holy Father is looking toward his canonization." Father Lombardi also noted that no date for a canonization ceremony was announced, but it is likely that the two popes will be canonized together, possibly "by the end of the year." Text Social367 to and receive updates to your cell phone or other mobile device about upcoming events at The First Council in the South. * 500 Club Winner * June John Person 4

4 Sick and Deceased We pray for those listed below prior to each Council Meeting and ask that each Brother also remember them in their prayers and at Mass: From the Financial Secretary As your new FS I would like to update the records for all members. Please send your current address, phone number, and to me at mikeatkinson13@cox.net. Also be sure to include anniversary date and any other info you feel we might need to update. Thank you for your help. Jeffery Ackom Tim Barry Margaret Butler Sheila Connell Julie Escuadra Tony Garcia Phyllis Heim Melissa Kocurek Esther Laguerre Pauline Marchand J.R. Morris Christian Owens Lenny Pulizzi Bevalon Scott Mark Squires Angela Sullivan Pat Trent Ed Webb Karen Ackom Brian Brennan Phil Connell Louise Cornetta Philip Escuadra Kathy Grimm Connie Holste The Kupchik Family Patricia Marchand Carrie Modzelewski Rich Mozelewski Dan Owens Loretta Rossi Willie Selig Ron Stilson Barbara Sweeney Stanley Tyler Melissa Wood Mike Atkinson Financial Secretary Columbus Club News Thank you to all that came to last month s meeting and participates in the elections. Brother Barry Fitzgibbons is the new Vice President and Chairman of the House Committee, he will need volunteers for the House Committee, if interested let him know. Don t forget to support the club through the VIP or Legacy programs. Mike Atkinson President Columbus Club We also pray for the repose of the souls of the departed. May they rest in peace. Tom Sochor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 367 Is On Facebook 5

5 CIRCLE OF PATRONS 2013 GOLD Thomas M. Atkinson Patrick B. Brennan Michael N. Chronik Philip J. Connell In memory of Philip J. Connell Jr. Lessell Davis Daniel W. Dowd Richard D. Ellington Douglas M. Iles Maurice LeBrun Mark W. McCulloch Richard G. Mozelewski Daniel T. Owens Richard D. Priester Antonio C. Quezon Charles A. Rice, III Howard M. Richard Ronald P. Schafer Michael J. Sullivan John S. Thomas Charles A. Walwyn Jeffrey A. Willacker SILVER Leonard Antonik Terri Decker In memory of Paul Decker Brendan K. Glennon Michael G. Janiszewski Howard E. Malloy Alreda Mozelewski Jose M. Montano James L. Pressler Joseph W. Rejuney Thomas S. Sochor Richard H. Trent BRONZE Deacon Calvin Bailey Christopher J. Budde Charles M. Bursee Rufino C. Cachaper John A. Dailey Raul G. Ilagan David R. Listol Mark J. Magyar Mark J. Nelson John F. Person Florentino G. Reyes James L. Smith Ronald A. Stover Barbara Sweeney Cassie Sweeney Christine Sweeney Cynthia Perkins Karen Sweeney Teresa Sweeney Donald W. Sweeney Sean R. Sweeney In memory of Thomas W. Sweeney In memory of T.J. Sweeney In memory of James Sweeney Thomas G. Webber, Sr. Timothy A. Woodington Daniel M. Zinni Got a question? your Grand Knight: scoutingfan@yahoo.com Visit The First Council in the South s official site at: kofc367.org Visit the Knights of Columbus official site at: 6

6 T H E N O R F O L K K N I G H T July 2013 Knights of Columbus Volume 34, No. 1 Norfolk, Virginia Council 367 The First Council In The South /2014 Fraternal Year Norfolk Council #367 Council Officers Columbus Club Grand Knight Steven W. Kocurek Chaplain Rev. Matthias Lusembo Deputy Grand Knight Ronald P. Schafer Chancellor Rod Watson Financial Secretary Thomas M. Atkinson Treasurer Barry Fitzgibbons Advocate James L. Pressler, PGK Warden John Person Recorder Edward Isajewicz Inside Guard Mark McCulloch Outside Guard Lamerique Laguerre Outside Guard Sean Myers Trustee, 3-Year John A. Escuadra, PGK Trustee, 2-Year James L. Smith, PGK Trustee, 1-Year James McFadden Lecturer Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK President Thomas M. Atkinson Vice President Barry Fitzgibbons Secretary Joe Rejuney Treasurer Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK Registered Agent / Trustee Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK Trustee Dan Dowd Trustee James L. Pressler, PGK Trustee Joe Marasco, PGK Trustee Charles O.J. Simpson Trustee Ron Stover, FDD, PGK Rental Agent Charles O.J. Simpson Grand Knight John A. Escuadra Council Office Committees Admissions Rod Watson Charity Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK Church John A. Escuadra, PGK Community Council Activities Charles Scott Family Mark McCulloch Fourth Degree Thomas M. Atkinson Sick & Fraternal Michael Brown General Programs Ronald P. Schafer Membership Sean Myers Pro Life Raymond Selg Public Relations Ronald P. Schafer KOVAR Ken Brink, PGK Joe Marasco, PGK KCIC/PKD Dan Dowd Newsletter Editor Ronald P. Schafer Retention John A. Escuadra, PGK James L. Smith, PGK James McFadden Special Olympics James L. Smith, PGK Youth Ed Webb Club Robert Epstein, PGK Knights of Columbus 500 Club $5 Monthly Dues - $500 Monthly Prize!!! Please complete the following to enroll in the Knights of Columbus, Council 367, 500 Club: Full Name Street Address City: State: Zip: Please enclose first month s dues with application. If you wish, advance payments can be made. Your permanent number and rules will be mailed to you. Amount enclosed: Knights of Columbus, 5201 Kennebeck Ave., Norfolk, Virginia,

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